ICE Agents Open Fire, Injuring Man in Minneapolis After Shovel Assault

An incident on a Wednesday evening in northern Minneapolis involved U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel who were assaulted with shovels during an operation. CBS News has confirmed this information through three U.S. officials.

The individual struck by a bullet was identified as a Venezuelan migrant. He sustained a leg injury but is anticipated to recover, as reported by two of the officials.

According to the briefing received by law enforcement authorities, the confrontation occurred at approximately 7 p.m. near the intersection of North Sixth Street and North 24th Avenue. This was during a targeted action by ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations.

The confrontation involved a man, labeled as an "illegal immigrant" from Venezuela, who was the operation's main target. He allegedly engaged an ICE officer physically, targeting the officer with a shovel and attempting to land a hit on the officer's head. In response, an agent from ICE fired a shot that hit the man in the leg.

Following the shooting, the individual managed to enter a nearby building. Authorities discovered that the residence harbored three other individuals who were also on their radar. The group refused to exit and secured themselves inside.

This standoff prompted reinforcement calls, leading to the arrival of an ICE tactical squad. Officers eventually breached the premises, resulting in the apprehension of all present.

Both the officer assaulted and the wounded individual received hospital care. The condition and specific injuries of the officer remain to be disclosed, but the injured man's recovery is expected to be positive.

A significant assembly of people gathered at the location of the incident, with fireworks audible in the vicinity.

This event unfolded precisely one week after a similar situation transpired in southern Minneapolis.